During a working
visit, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov explored the potential of the
Kostanai region in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and the
agro-industrial complex. Over the past 11 months, the volume of industrial
production in the region reached 2.5 trillion tenge, with six industrial
projects valued at 125 billion tenge completed. First, Bektenov visited the Sokolov-Sarbai
Mining Production Association, which produces 35 million tonnes of ore annually
for domestic use and exports to Russia and China. He was briefed on a project for
the construction of a hot briquetted iron plant, set to be completed by the end
of 2028. This facility will have an annual capacity of two million tonnes, with
investments anticipated to exceed 500 billion tenge.¤
«For us, this is truly
a breakthrough project that will allow us to manufacture products with a higher-margin
processing, because this is the product that no longer requires blast furnace
processing and is directly used in furnaces,» said Sergey Kuzmenko, general
director of the Sokolov-Sarbai Mining Production Association.
Today, the Kostanai
region is the country’s leader in mechanical engineering. The new Kia plant,
constructed in the industrial zone, is expected to boost development further.
The plant aims to produce up to 70,000 cars annually, which will be sold not
only in Kazakhstan but also to Central Asian countries and beyond. Importantly,
the plant will operate on a complete cycle basis. The project’s cost is $200
million, with 80 percent stemming from direct foreign investments.
Additionally, Bektenov explored the development of agriculture. This year, approximately
175 billion tenge has been allocated to the sector. 96 investment projects will
be implemented in the agro-industrial complex within two years. The Prime
Minister was also updated on plans to construct a milling complex.
«We produce premium,
first, and second-grade flour, exporting to Uzbekistan and Afghanistan while
supplying 45 percent to Kazakhstan. With the launch of a second mill, we aim to
expand exports to new markets. In addition to the countries mentioned, we
intend to send to the United Arab Emirates,» shared Sailaubek Alishev, director
of a mill complex.
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